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What does bordet mean, and why does it have the -et ending?
Bordet translates to "the table" in English. In Danish, instead of a separate word for "the", the definite article is attached as a suffix to the noun. For neuter nouns like bord, the ending -et signals the definite form.
What role does er play in the sentence?
Er is the present tense form of at være, which means "to be." It acts as the linking verb connecting the subject bordet with the predicate adjective ustabil, resulting in the sentence "The table is unstable."
How is the meaning of ustabil constructed, and what does the u- prefix imply?
Ustabil means "unstable." The u- prefix in Danish functions similarly to the English "un-" prefix, indicating negation. So, ustabil is formed by adding u- to stabil (stable), thereby conveying the idea of something that is not stable.
Do adjectives in Danish change their form depending on their position in a sentence?